<a href="http://www.edmontonairports.com/">Edmonton International Airport</a> in Canada has a beautiful new addition that will not only turn heads, but also make the indoors a healthier place to be. The living green wall by Vancouver-based <a href="http://www.greenovergrey.com/">Green Over Grey</a> features 8,000 plants representing 32 different species. The triptych living installation was inspired by cloud formations and two famous abstract paintings by Canadian artists Emily Carr and Donald Flathe. Built with recycled materials, the huge living installation works to draw pollutants and CO2 from the air and returns fresh oxygen and moisture, making the airport terminal a much sweeter place.

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Passengers to Edmonton International Airport were greeted with a breath of fresh air and what is likely the largest living wall installation in an airport this week.

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<a href="http://www.greenovergrey.com/documents/Press-Release-Living-Wall-Edmonton-International-Airport.pdf" target="_blank">Green Over Grey's latest project</a> is a 1,420 square foot vertical garden and is located on the main terminal.

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The project was made possible by the <a href="http://www.stantec.com/" target="_blank">Stantec Architects</a>, who provided space for a living wall in their design of the new airport.

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The triptych features a large center panel and two smaller panels on the 2nd level. The larger panel was inspired by high altitude cirrus cloud formations and the two smaller panels are based on famous Canadian paintings, Tree Forms by <a href="http://www.emilycarr.ca/" target="_blank">Emily Carr</a> and Unnamed Abstract by <a href="http://www.donaldflather.com/" target="_blank">Donald Flather</a>.

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No soil is used in the project as the walls are completely hydroponic and they are monitored closely to ensure that every part receives the right amount of water.

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The rigid waterproof eco-panels are made from post consumer food grade plastic (such as milk jugs, plastic bags, soda pop bottles, etc) and the moss mimicking rooting material is made from recycled fibres from the textile industry.

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Featuring 8000 individual plants from 32 different species, the installation is hard at work to remove indoor air pollutants and pump out fresh air.

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Most of the species are plants that NASA has proven substantially improve indoor air quality are included.

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Another benefit of the project is that it increases the humidity, which is a great bonus as the air in Edmonton is quite dry. Great job <a href="http://www.greenovergrey.com/" target="_blank">Green Over Grey</a>!

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Design plan for center wall.

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Design plan for left side wall.

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Design plan for right side wall.

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Design plan for all 3 panels.

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EIA Living Wall - Green over Grey

Edmonton International Airport in Canada has a beautiful new addition that will not only turn heads, but also make the indoors a healthier place to be. The living green wall by Vancouver-based Green Over Grey features 8,000 plants representing 32 different species. The triptych living installation was inspired by cloud formations and two famous abstract paintings by Canadian artists Emily Carr and Donald Flathe. Built with recycled materials, the huge living installation works to draw pollutants and CO2 from the air and returns fresh oxygen and moisture, making the airport terminal a much sweeter place.